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Funeral Wake Catering in Kingsgate
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Kingsgate and across Kent.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Kingsgate
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Kingsgate, carved to order
After a funeral in Kingsgate, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s remembrance days and pub and club wakes, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Kingsgate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Kingsgate
Which station is closest to Kingsgate?
The closest is Broadstairs station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Kingsgate
Also in Kingsgate
For event organisers in Kingsgate
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Events we cater in Kingsgate
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at St Philip, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Kingsgate, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Kingsgate: venues and practical details
Kingsgate is about 2 miles north of Broadstairs, in Kent. Kingsgate and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Kingsgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Broadstairs station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. Kingsgate is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT10. We can cater a wake on streets such as Joss Gap Road, Kingsgate Bay Road and Holland Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Kingsgate, we cover Northdown (1 mile west), Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Broadstairs (2 miles south), St Peter's (2 miles south-west) and Cliftonville (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Margate (3 miles west), Ramsgate (3 miles south-west), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south) and St Lawrence (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.6 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles west).
- Schools near Kingsgate include The Charles Dickens School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Captain Digby Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards